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3361 | Trust God | Heb 4:1 | Makarios | 24202 | ||
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3362 | Joshua or Jesus? | Heb 4:8 | Makarios | 9444 | ||
Hello Roverjbh99, This textual question is very interesting! Also notice Acts 7:45, where the same thing (Jesus/Joshua) occurs.. The NASB Exhaustive Concordance states, "Iesous; of Heb. or. H3091; Jesus or Joshua, the name of the Messiah, also three other Isr.:—Jesus (904), Jesus’ (7), Joshua (3)." Strong's Exhaustive Concordance states, "Iesous, 'ee-ay-sooce', Of Hebrew origin [H3091]; Jesus (that is, Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:—Jesus." Essentially, the same Greek word 'Inoovs' (the closest I can come to that word using this typeset) in these verses (Heb. 4:8, Acts 7:45) that is rendered "Jesus" in the KJV is the exact same Greek word for "Joshua" and "Justus" (Col. 4:11). The Douay-Rheims Translation (NT published in Rheims in 1582) also renders both verses as "Jesus" like the KJV. Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary states, "iesous is a transliteration of the Heb. "Joshua," meaning "Jehovah is salvation," i.e., "is the Savior," "a common name among the Jews".." It is interesting to note that only the Douay-Rheims and the KJV are the only two 'modern' English translations that render this verse that way.. To substitute 'Jesus' in either of these two verses instead of the correct 'Joshua' simply does not make any sense within the context of each of these two verses, since the phrases in both verses that use this Greek word are clearly referring to the Canaanite conquest of the Israelites. Names cause no end of difficulty for the reader of the KJV, since the translators sometimes use the Hebrew form, sometimes a Greek form, and sometimes even a Latin form! The KJV is also well known for the large variety of ways in which it will translate the same word. Those who have attempted to follow the usage of a particular Hebrew or Greek term through the KJV know how difficult such a task can be, and the inconsistency of the KJV in translating terms only makes the job that much harder. Blessings, Nolan |
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3363 | sat or sun not the issue but his rest | Heb 4:10 | Makarios | 31716 | ||
I agree, elder young! We miss the issue by arguing over the Saturday/Sunday Sabbath. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3364 | Rest in his love and you be fine. | Heb 4:10 | Makarios | 31717 | ||
I agree, elder young! We miss the issue by arguing over the Saturday/Sunday Sabbath. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3365 | Please explain "double edged sword" | Heb 4:12 | Makarios | 9609 | ||
Dear PK1776, Hank did an excellent job describing the Word of God as the "two-edged sword" based on Hebrews 4:12! Judges 3:16 describes Ehud's sword as having 'two edges' in which he used to thrust into the belly of Eglon, who was king of Moab and a very fat man! (Judg. 3:17, 21-23) This verse describes a 'two edged' sword as being a cubit in length... Nolan |
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3366 | What about I.O.U ? | Heb 4:12 | Makarios | 46360 | ||
Greetings Ray! You sure have a creative knack when it comes to acrostics! And those are meant for adults to have fun with as well! Its great to see you posting and continuing to post Ray! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3367 | Jesus experienced every kind of trial? | Heb 4:15 | Makarios | 68904 | ||
Greetings Ray! Another Bible that you might be able to add to the 'Capitalization Rotisserie' is the Holman Christian Standard Bible (the entire Bible is due in 2003, http://www.broadmanholman.com/) which states the following in its New Testament preface... "4. Nouns and pronouns that refer to any of the divine persons are capitalized." So, in addition to the NKJV, NASB and Amplified Bibles, you will soon have the HCSB as an alternative source for consulting regarding Deity capitalization! :-) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3368 | Jesus experienced every kind of trial? | Heb 4:15 | Makarios | 68905 | ||
Whups, I apologize Ray, according to the website, the complete Holman Christian Standard Bible is due out in early 2004. - Makarios |
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3369 | Learning from Suffering | Heb 5:8 | Makarios | 8933 | ||
"The Sacrament Of The Saint" "Let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit the keeping of their souls to Him in well-doing." 1 PETER 4:19 "To choose to suffer means that there is something wrong; to choose God's will even if it means suffering is a very different thing. No healthy saint ever chooses suffering; he chooses God's will, as Jesus did, whether it means suffering or not. No saint dare interfere with the discipline of suffering in another saint. The saint who satisfies the heart of Jesus will make other saints strong and mature for God. The people who do us good are never those who sympathize with us, they always hinder, because sympathy enervates. No one understands a saint but the saint who is nearest to the Savior. If we accept the sympathy of a saint, the reflex feeling is- Well, God is dealing hardly with me. That is why Jesus said self-pity was of the devil (see Matt. 16:23). Be merciful to God's reputation. It is easy to blacken God's character because God never answers back, He never vindicates Himself. Beware of the thought that Jesus needed sympathy in His earthly life; He refused sympathy from man because He knew far too wisely that no one on earth understood what He was after. He took sympathy from His Father only, and from the angels in heaven (cf. Luke 15:10). Notice God's unutterable waste of saints, according to the judgment of the world. God plants His saints in the most useless places. We say- God intends me to be here because I am so useful. Jesus never estimated His life along the line of the greatest use. God puts His saints where they will glorify Him, and we are no judges at all of where that is." -Taken from August 10th of the devotional "My Utmost for His Highest" by Oswald Chambers. |
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3370 | "...you are so slow to understand" | Heb 5:11 | Makarios | 8934 | ||
"Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." (Hebrews 5:11-14) KJV | ||||||
3371 | what does Hebrews 6v4-6 mean? | Heb 6:4 | Makarios | 7127 | ||
"Impossible" is used three other times in the Book of Hebrews. It is impossible for the blood of animals to take away sin (10:4), for God to lie (v. 18), and for anyone to please God without faith (11:6). Here it is impossible to renew those who have fallen away from the faith (v.6).To tell you the truth, the "idea" of the possibility of a Christian 'losing their salvation' doesn't sit well with me, even though I am an Arminian in thought. However, I'm more inclined to go with Ryrie's (in my previous post on this thread) option #1 more than option #2, since a person who confesses Christ (but is not saved in the heart) may 'fall away' and go after things of this world like I did in my own life. However, now that I know Him in my heart as well, I am without excuse!! Therefore, if I renounce Christ now (which will never happen!!), then I can see where this verse may apply to me, giving me a very strict warning! But if you live by the Spirit, then you want to follow God with all your heart, mind and strength in total abandonment to His will.Sources: NKJV Nelson Study Bible, Harper-Collins Anotated NRSV Study Bible | ||||||
3372 | what does Hebrews 6v4-6 mean? | Heb 6:4 | Makarios | 9730 | ||
Ok, schwartzkm, Here's a little different interpretation of these verses.. "6:4-6: These verses are among the most debated in Scripture and have been interpreted in four different ways: (1) as a warning against apostasy or losing salvation; (2) as a judgment against false professors, those who, though professing trust in Christ, in reality are not saved; (3) as a caution against spiritual immaturity, to encourage actual believers to press on to spiritual maturity in order to avoid the discipline of God (as Father, cf. 12:5-11), which would be certain to come if they were to remain stagnant or regress spiritually; and finally, (4) as an assurance to believers through a timely illustration. This latter view interprets the text best. The author of Hebrews does not suggest in these verses that apostasy or falling from salvation is possible. Rather, he provides the strongest possible argument for the impossibility of reinstatement to salvation if one were to fall. The hypothetical spiritual experiences about which the author speaks are clearly those of a genuine believer. Enlightenment is followed by tasting the heavenly gift and sharing in the Holy Spirit. Even the powers of the coming age have been experienced by these Christians. Indeed, the initial phrase of v. 6 could be translated "and having fallen beside." Again the case is hypothetical, referring to the biblical truth that if one could fall from salvation, he could never be saved again. The fact that there is no thought of an actual forfeiture of salvation may be seen elsewhere in Hebrews (cf. 6:19; 10:14), as well as throughout the remainder of the N.T. (cf. Eph 4:30; 2 Tim 1:12; Jude 24). Actually the author of Hebrews is confident in the profession of the recipients of his epistle, as is indicated by v. 9." (Believer's Study Bible) "HEBREWS 6:4: Holy Spirit, Convicts—The Holy Spirit works to convict sinners and lead them to repentance and faith. He also works in the lives of Christians to convict us of sin and to lead us to spiritual growth and maturity. Biblical students are not agreed on which is meant here. At issue is the biblical doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. Hebrews apparently addresses Jewish people who have been intimately connected with the church, possibly becoming church members, and yet have not committed themselves totally in faith to Christ. The message for them is that they cannot stand still. They must decide for or against Christ. Otherwise, they will fall away from Christ, back into Judaism, and they will not have a second chance to respond to the Spirit’s conviction. If addressed to Christians, the text uses strong language to gain attention so as to lead the Christians from lingering doubts to committed faith." (Disciple's Study Bible) "HEBREWS 6:4: It Apostasy: vv. 1-9; Heb 10:29. (Luke 18:8; 2 Tim 3:1, note) 'Impossible' The warning in vv. 6-8 has been understood in various ways. The major interpretations are: (1) The warning is directed to some of the Jewish people who professed to be believers in Christ but stopped short of true faith in Him after advancing to the threshold of salvation. (2) The admonition presents a hypothetical case: if one could "fall away" (v. 6), it would be impossible to renew him again to repentance; for, in such an instance, it would be necessary for Christ to be crucified a second time. Obviously this will not occur (Heb 10:12, 14); thus to fall away is impossible. (3) The warning is directed toward believers who have fallen into sin to such an extent that they have crucified to themselves the Son of God all over again (v. 6) and are therefore disapproved and will lose their reward (see 1 Cor 9:27, note). And (4) the warning is to those who are believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and are in danger of falling away, through unbelief or sin, and losing their salvation. The clause rendered "and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit" (v. 4) might be paraphrased somewhat like this: "and were willingly being led toward the Holy Spirit." The warning is issued to those who have been instructed and even moved by the Holy Spirit but have never committed themselves to Christ. The entire passage turns on the word "better" in v. 9. If all that is written in vv. 1-5 were equivalent to salvation, there could be nothing better. The experiences outlined may precede and even accompany salvation, but they do not always result in salvation. Scripture abundantly affirms the Christian’s eternal security; therefore this passage must not be interpreted as teaching that believers in Christ can lose their salvation. See John 3:15-16, 36; 10:27-30; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Eph 1:12-14; 4:30; Phil 1:6; Heb 10:12-14; 1 Pet 1:3-5. Ghost Holy Spirit (N.T.): v. 4; Heb 9:8. (Mat 1:18; Acts 2:4, note)" (New Scofield Study Bible) My wealth of resources has grown considerably since I wrote that last post (06/09). Let me know if you still don't like these. I have more. Nolan |
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3373 | what does Hebrews 6v4-6 mean? | Heb 6:4 | Makarios | 9771 | ||
JVH0212, Right.. We should all just make a huge pile of all our extra-Biblical resources and burn them all. That way, more cults and interpretations that are clearly contrary to Scripture can be made! Wouldn't it be great to do without these resources that were made specially and exclusively for this very purpose of aiding our study of God's Holy Word? Completely disregarding what some have spent years and days pondering over since I came to a conclusion about the same verses in 30 seconds? NOT! |
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3374 | journal article | Heb 6:4 | Makarios | 28748 | ||
"Heb 6:1-8 - Every part of the truth and will of God should be set before all who profess the gospel, and be urged on their hearts and consciences. We should not be always speaking about outward things; these have their places and use, but often take up too much attention and time, which might be better employed. The humbled sinner who pleads guilty, and cries for mercy, can have no ground from this passage to be discouraged, whatever his conscience may accuse him of. Nor does it prove that any one who is made a new creature in Christ, ever becomes a final apostate from him. The apostle is not speaking of the falling away of mere professors, never convinced or influenced by the gospel. Such have nothing to fall away from, but an empty name, or hypocritical profession. Neither is he speaking of partial declinings or backslidings. Nor are such sins meant, as Christians fall into through the strength of temptations, or the power of some worldly or fleshly lust. But the falling away here mentioned, is an open and avowed renouncing of Christ, from enmity of heart against him, his cause, and people, by men approving in their minds the deeds of his murderers, and all this after they have received the knowledge of the truth, and tasted some of its comforts. Of these it is said, that it is impossible to renew them again unto repentance. Not because the blood of Christ is not sufficient to obtain pardon for this sin; but this sin, in its very nature, is opposite to repentance and every thing that leads to it. If those who through mistaken views of this passage, as well as of their own case, fear that there is no mercy for them, would attend to the account given of the nature of this sin, that it is a total and a willing renouncing of Christ, and his cause, and joining with his enemies, it would relieve them from wrong fears. We should ourselves beware, and caution others, of every approach near to a gulf so awful as apostacy; yet in doing this we should keep close to the word of God, and be careful not to wound and terrify the weak, or discourage the fallen and penitent. Believers not only taste of the word of God, but they drink it in. And this fruitful field or garden receives the blessing. But the merely nominal Christian, continuing unfruitful under the means of grace, or producing nothing but deceit and selfishness, was near the awful state above described; and everlasting misery was the end reserved for him. Let us watch with humble caution and prayer as to ourselves." [Matthew Henry Commentary] - Nolan |
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3375 | what does Hebrews 6v4-6 mean? | Heb 6:4 | Makarios | 34470 | ||
Greetings, zach†! To which commentary are you responding to? Blessings to you, Makarios † |
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3376 | what does Hebrews 6v4-6 mean? | Heb 6:4 | Makarios | 34521 | ||
Greetings, zach†! All newcomers are welcome! However, I have become quite "selective" in what threads I involve myself in, instead of having to comment on everything. I appreciate all responses to what I have written in the past year, even though I may choose to not "re-engage" myself in certain discussions again. Blessings to you, Makarios † |
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3377 | Inmature babes unskilled in righteusness | Heb 6:4 | Makarios | 109023 | ||
Greetings Cloud, That is an interesting and 'healthy' way of looking at Hebrews 6:4. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3378 | Un-repented Sin | Heb 6:6 | Makarios | 217512 | ||
Greetings Doc, Excellent post and verse - 1 Peter 3:18! Christ died once for all sins, whether they be committed before we are saved or 'unconfessed' when we die: Romans 6:10 "For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God." Hebrews 7:27 "who does not need daily, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people, because this He did once for all when He offered up Himself" Hebrews 9:12 "and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, He entered the holy place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption." Hebrews 10:10 "By this will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all." Jude 1:3 "Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints." We just keep coming back again and again to Hebrews 7-10 don't we? :-) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3379 | Un-repented Sin | Heb 6:6 | Makarios | 217513 | ||
Greetings Vintage68! You ask "What would happen to these Christians if they died, before they could confess those sins?" "God's ability to save is not limited by man's sinfulness. In fact, every person, before he accepts Jesus Christ as Savior, is in total rebellion against God, though sinfulness may not manifest itself with equal intensity in every person. The Apostle John taught believers, "If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and He is the propitiation (satisfaction) for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world" (1 John 2:1-2). The Bible is filled with examples of people who received forgiveness for all manner of wickedness, for "the Lord's hand is not short that it cannot save" (Isaiah 59:1). God's boundless grace prompted Paul to exclaim, "When sin increased, grace abounded all the more" (Romans 5:20). And Paul's personal testimony showed that God's redemptive purpose and power were not limited by man's sinfulness, thus encouraging those who feared they had sinned too grievously to be saved (1 Timothy 1:15-16)." (1) "While God's ability to save is boundless, the Bible clearly shows that there are certain conditions under which He will not save. For instance, God will not save those who neglect or despise Christ's sacrifice in an effort to find an alternate salvation plan. "For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins" (Hebrews 10:26). This warning pertains to those who "trample under foot the Son of God" and regard His blood as unclean (Hebrews 10:29). God the Father has appointed His Son's sacrifice as the sole way of salvation and will not grant salvation to those who seek it by any other means." (1) Hebrews 7:27 "who does not need daily, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people, because this He did once for all when He offered up Himself." When Christ died, he took upon Himself all of the sins that we, the redeemed, have committed or ever will commit. It was all settled, right then and there - at the Cross! We do have a duty as Christians to continually acknowledge sin (1 John 1:9), but fulfilling the duty of confession neither gives us license to sin nor does it condemn us if we die before having the chance to acknowledge, confess and turn from it, because the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross satisfied the demands of God's holiness for the punishment of all sin (see Romans 1:18, 2 Cor. 5:21, Ephesians 2:3). Blessings to you, Makarios (1) pg. 244, "The Bible Has the Answer" by Henry M. Morris and Martin E. Clark, copyright 1976, 1987 by Master Books, Inc. |
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3380 | Our responsibility to do our best for th | Heb 6:11 | Makarios | 49141 | ||
Greetings Victor! Here are a few verses that speak on this line of thinking.. Proverbs 30:15-16 "The leech has two daughters; "Give, give," they cry. Three things are never satisfied; four never say, "Enough": Sheol, the barren womb, the earth ever thirsty for water, and the fire which never says, "Enough." [RSV] Ecclesiastes 5:10 "He who loves money will not be satisfied with money; nor he who loves wealth, with gain: this also is vanity." [RSV] Blessings to you, Makarios |
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